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Keep the IRS out of tax preparation

By Andrew Quinlan

Published March 3, 2017 12:00am ET

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Keep the IRS out of tax preparation — Offering tax prep services would create a huge conflict of interest for the IRS. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) | Brennan Linsley

With President Trump in office and Republicans in full control of Congress, the prospects for major reforms to the tax code are the highest they’ve been since the Reagan era. Reform might not only mean lower tax burdens on individuals and businesses, but it could also lead to changes in how taxes are filed and collected. One idea Republicans should absolutely avoid is expanding IRS power to prepare tax returns on behalf of taxpayers.

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